Skilled Occupations
Name one skilled occupation in manufacturing.
What is a CNC Machine Operator?
Name one unskilled occupation in manufacturing.
What is an Assembly Line Worker?
What is a career pathway?
What is a plan connecting education, training, and careers?
What is on-the-job training (OJT)?
What is learning skills while working under supervision?
Which type of manufacturing jobs is increasing in demand?
What are skilled occupations?
Which skilled job designs and improves manufacturing processes?
What is a Manufacturing Engineer?
Which unskilled job often involves repetitive tasks with minimal training?
What is a Material Handler or Packer?
Name a pathway that focuses on hands-on technical skills in manufacturing.
What is the Skilled Trades Pathway?
(Manufacturing Pathway)
Define apprenticeship.
What is paid training combining work experience and classroom instruction?
Which type of manufacturing jobs is decreasing in demand?
What are unskilled occupations?
Which skilled trade focuses on wiring, circuits, and power systems in manufacturing?
What is an Electrician?
Why is the need for unskilled labor decreasing?
What is because machines and automation replace repetitive tasks?
Why are career pathways important for students?
What is because they provide clear direction toward education and career goals?
What is a skill certificate?
What is a credential showing mastery of specific job-related skills?
Why are skilled workers preferred in modern manufacturing?
What is because they increase productivity and quality?
Name a skilled occupation that requires precision machining of metals.
What is a Machinist
Name one task that might be performed by an unskilled worker in a factory.
What is moving materials or packaging products?
Give an example of a career pathway that combines work experience and classroom learning.
(JCB offers these)
What is an Apprenticeship pathway?
How long does it usually take to earn an Associate Degree?
What is about two years?
Name one way a worker can move from unskilled to skilled labor.
What is by obtaining training, completing a skill certificate, or participating in an apprenticeship?
Why is the demand for skilled occupations increasing in modern manufacturing?
What is because automation and advanced technology require specialized skills?
How can unskilled workers advance their career in manufacturing?
What is by obtaining training, certificates, or apprenticeships to move into skilled roles?
How does following a career pathway improve success in the manufacturing industry?
What is by aligning education, certifications, and work experience with industry demand?
Which degree is typically required for engineering positions in manufacturing?
What is a Bachelor’s Degree?
How does lifelong learning impact a career in manufacturing?
What is it allows workers to keep skills current with changing technology and industry standards?